Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' ~ Greenleaf American HollyThe Greenleaf American Holly, scientifically known as Ilex opaca, is a native evergreen tree in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). Here's some information about the Greenleaf American Holly: Leaves: The leaves of the Greenleaf American Holly are leathery, glossy, and have a spiny margin. They are typically oval or elliptical in shape and can vary in size, ranging from 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) long. Flowers and Fruits: In spring, the

Christmas Jewel Holly is a small upright evergreen shrub with a dense pyramidal habit and narrow dark green foliage spines that are blunted

caterpillars and scale

The Foster Holly is often used as a specimen tree

which deepens to dark green for summer before earning its long-lasting fall tones of rich red-burgundy

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providing a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage

Quercus coccinea supports a wide variety of moths and butterflies

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Its display of creamy white spring flowers are attractive but the main draw is the large clusters of bright red berries that cling to the branches from fall through winter

Satyr Hill American Holly is a large compact upright native evergreen shrub with an open pyramidal habit and large spiny dark green foliage

Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils